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Anna Maravelas, president of Thera Rising, is the author of "How to Reduce Workplace Conflict and Stress" (Career Press), now in its ninth printing.

Finally - conflict resolution strategies that work!

Our material is based on 30 years of experience and critical insights from neurobiology, system thinking, the fundamental attribution error, reciprocity, and more. Discover why so many participants consider Thera Rising's work "Life changing."

$0.34 on the payroll dollar could be wasted dealing
with or on account of workplace tension, mistrust and
other inefficient behaviors. On average , Thera Rising
is able to show a 74% reduction in those behaviors.

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by entering your approximate payroll amount to the right.

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You are likely losing $680,000 a year due to workplace tension and mistrust. You can expect to save $503,000 a year by letting Thera Rising help.

You will be asked a series of 28 statements. Rank them from 1-7,
1 being never and 7 being frequently. Your total score will be calculated at the end of the survey.

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People talking engaging constructively when they disagree

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Co-workers dwelling on old resentments

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Watching the clock, or talking about outside interests because work lacks meaning

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Individuals missing meetings, ignoring emails, or being uninformed about announcements or decisions

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Decisions picked apart and criticized in small groups after meetings

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Conversations being focused on issues, not people

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

People talking engaging constructively when they disagree

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Next

Group members are withdrawn, lacking energy, doing the minimum

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Group members giving each other the benefit of the doubt and assuming there are reasons behind others' behavior

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Individuals or groups are isolated or ostracized

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Little sense of tightly bonded team

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Critical issues not being addressed because someone might get defensive or angry

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Laughter and good-natured comments

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

People not extending offers of help. A few individuals carry more than their share.

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Previous

Next

High participation in meetings--ideas and concerns are shared. Group is skilled at problem resolution and solving shared issues

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Group members criticizing each other behind each other's backs--negative speculation about behavior

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Spontaneous offers of help and a willingness to ask for assistance

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Opinions and concerns withheld at meetings, awkward silence

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Information not being shared because of tension

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Individuals "venting" behind closed doors

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Members adapting to change quickly

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Previous

Next

Lack of relaxed informal conversation

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Expressed appreciation for contributions and accomplishments

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Individuals missing work because of tension

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Individuals appearing apathetic about group performance or mission

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

A focus on solutions and opportunities

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Agreement that trying to change things is hopeless

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Raised voices or other forms of aggression

(Never) 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 (Frequently)

Previous

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Your total score from rating your group on 'hot' and 'cold' contempt is out of a possible 196. We can help your staff shift from personality-based problem solving to a process-oriented approach, end the "circular-firing squad," capture fantastic savings and enhance morale and retention